National Community Church Audio Podcast

THY KINGDOM COME. Pastor Mark Batterson continues our "As It Is in Heaven" series. Key scripture: Matthew 16: 13-16.

Explore how understanding God as a loving father shapes our identity and prayer life. Delve into the transformative moments in Jesus' ministry that connect humanity with the divine and grant believers direct access to God's presence. Discover the significance of God's name in prayer, praise, and personal transformation. The discussion also emphasizes the power of daily prayer in fostering a stronger relationship with God while encouraging a shift from individualistic requests to communal worship.

Pastor Mark wraps up our "By Faith" series in Hebrews 11 with a focus on verses 34-40. Between infertility, poverty, anxiety, disability, loneliness, sickness, persecution, depression, a difficult divorce, a debilitating disease, a tragic death, he sums up the passage with this: Life is unfair, then we die. We may not get all the answers we want in difficult circumstances but regardless we look to Christ who persevered through suffering for the joy set before him. Therefore we ought to, "Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."

In the world of increased digital connections, we also see a decrease in meaningful connections with our local communities. This matters for the body of the Christ because though following Jesus is a personal decision, it is ultimately a communal practice. Listen as Pastor Joshua Symonette, gives encouragement and biblical guidance for how we can reorient our lives to prioritize those around use.